Castilleja minor var. exilis
Castilleja minor var. exilis
- Native to:
- Canada | BC | United States | AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
GBIF: Corey Lange
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Castilleja
- Species:
- Castilleja minor var. exilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Hemiparasitic species requires host plant proximity for establishment. Seeds may benefit from light exposure during germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch